Senior Network Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Network Engineer with Security Clearance
Our client is currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer for an onsite position in Chantilly, VA. The position will be the secure data center's subject matter expert in network infrastructure and switching.
* Must have 10+ years' experience working with Cisco technology, CCNP certification strongly preferred.

* Experience deploying and managing cloud-based network services and monitoring tools at IL-6.

* Strong technical background in Data Center (DC) technologies, including (but not exclusive to) servers, storage, virtualization, networking, infrastructure management, and data center facilities (power, cooling, ironwork, cabling)

* Hands-on experience with Cisco, F5, Palo Alto technologies

* Considered a Subject Matter Expert demonstrating a clear understanding of troubleshooting methodologies.

* Possess project management skills setting up and executing projects. Able to work with vendors, create statements of work, develop requirements and obtain quotes.

* Submission of plans, budgets and forecasts including Change Management submittals. Knowledge of Cloud Architecture and Air Force SIPRnet network operations.

* The ability to lead technical teams in investigating, analyzing, defining, tailoring, and implementing technology solutions to create greater alignment between technology and business goals.

* The ability to create and define network requirements for new products, including technical documentation for all relevant processes and technologies, as well as implementation plans & procedures for implementing changes.

* DoD 8140 compliance;
Computing Environment CCNP desired.

* Must have Active Secret Clearance. Other Desired

Skills:

* Excellent communication skills; must be part of a collaborative, high-energy team in helping to stand up this new capability for the Department of Air Force.

* Working/supporting Cisco switching and routing, Visio to support building multiple views of network architecture, F5, VMWare, Microsoft, Citrix, Cisco VOIP, Cisco ISE, Splunk, Palo Alto, security appliances, firewalls, IDS/IPS

* Familiarity with Air Force policies and environments